Brookland–CUA station is a Washington Metro station in Washington, D.C., on the Red Line. It is located in the Northeast quadrant of the city at 801 Michigan Avenue NE, serving the Brookland neighborhood and The Catholic University of America (CUA).
History
The station opened on February 3, 1978, originally under the name "Brookland." In 1979, the name was changed to "Brookland–CUA" to reflect the station's proximity to the Catholic University of America campus. The station code is B05.
Station layout
The station features a single, slightly curved island platform with two tracks. The curvature requires mirrors on the westbound side to assist train operators in checking the platform before closing doors. The station has an uncommon layout: passengers enter at street level, descend to a mezzanine level containing fare gates and ticket machines, then ascend back up to the platform level. This design is shared with Arlington Cemetery station.
Brookland–CUA is situated in the middle of the CSX Metropolitan Subdivision rail line. Metro trains use the two inner tracks, while Amtrak and MARC trains use the outer tracks.
Services and connections
The station is served by Metrobus routes C61, C63, D30, D34, D74, P33, as well as CUA and ACHS shuttle services. It offers 27 metered parking spaces, Capital Bikeshare access, 10 bike racks, and 16 bike lockers. The station is fully accessible.
Notable places nearby
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Saint John Paul II National Shrine
- Children's National Medical Center
- Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
- Providence Hospital
- The Catholic University of America
- Trinity Washington University
- Washington Hospital Center
Transit-oriented development
The station is the focal point of a planned transit-oriented development project aimed at increasing pedestrian-friendly development and creating an arts-focused neighborhood. Proposed changes include reconfiguring the bus loop, relocating the Kiss & Ride lot, and enabling mixed-use development that could include over 400 housing units and retail space.
Ridership
As of 2025, the station recorded an average of 4,374 daily passengers, ranking 29th out of 98 stations in the Washington Metro system.
